Dendrobium Toowoomba Royal 'Wurruk Prince' × Starsheen 'Botanic Fireworks'

Dendrobium Toowoomba Royal 'Wurruk Prince' × Starsheen 'Botanic Fireworks' is an Australian native Dendrobium seedling cross (cross number 5270). Toowoomba Royal 'Wurruk Prince' is a large-flowered Australian hybrid known for rich purple to magenta tones and strong upright canes; Starsheen 'Botanic Fireworks' is a registered hybrid valued for its striking multi-coloured flowers with yellow, orange, and red patterning. The photographs show the parent plants. Individual seedlings will vary in flower colour and form.

What to expect

• Flowering: Spring. Upright to arching spikes carrying multiple flowers above the canes.
• Flowers: Expected to draw on both parents — rich purple to magenta from Toowoomba Royal, with potential for complex multi-toned patterning from Starsheen 'Botanic Fireworks'. Bold colour likely. Individual plants will vary.
• Plant: Upright hard-cane Dendrobium, intermediate to large size. Supplied in an 80mm pot as an established seedling.

Growing notes

• Temperature: Cool to intermediate. Hardy and well-suited to outdoor growing in southern Australia. Protect from frost.
• Light: Bright filtered light. Morning sun is beneficial; avoid harsh afternoon exposure.
• Water: Water freely during summer growth. Reduce significantly in autumn and winter — a dry winter rest is important for flowering.
• Feeding: Balanced fertiliser during the growing season. Cease in late autumn through winter.

Shipping & condition

Supplied in an 80mm pot as an established seedling. Not yet flowered. Ships from the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria.